Shirley Mae Durr (Abbott) was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska on May 16, 1947 to Robert and Flossie Abbott (Eaton). Shirley passed away at her LIncoln home on September 27, 2022. She is survived by her loving life partner Neil Baars of Lincoln Nebraska, sister Liz (Betty) Martin and brother in law Eric Martin of Arizona, 4 nieces, 8 nephews as well as many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, brothers Roy, Bill, Glen, Dennis and her beloved son, Raymond “Butch” Durr.
Shirley worked for 24 years at AO Salvatori where she earned the position of lab manager. She also served for 14 years as a safety assistant at Crete Carrier Corporation. An avid reader, Shirley enjoyed socializing, adored her sweet parrot Toby for over 36 years and spent many of her days with her best friend of decades, Crystal.
Private Celebration of Life services to be announced and held at a later date.